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Kia must have held our long-term Sorento by its powertrain before dipping it in the river Styx, because the turbocharged four-cylinder engine and dual-clutch automatic transmission were its Achilles' heel during its 40,000-mile stay with us. Bluntly speaking, our experience with the Sorento was disappointing. The smaller of Kia's two mid-size three-row SUVs, it stood in contrast to the largely trouble-free experience we've had with other Kia models, including a 2022 Carnival, 2020 Telluride, and 2016 Sorento.

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00:00 Intro
00:55 What we got, what it cost
01:47 The driving experience
02:34 Fuel economy
03:03 The troubles begin
05:37 Maintenance, repairs, and wear
07:01 Conclusion